Associate Professor Mike Nagel Duration: 12 mins
Assoc Prof Mike Nagel will be speaking at our Mental Health and Wellbeing Seminars on applying the new brain science to working with young people. The remaining seminars for this year will be in the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Sydney. To register or download the brochure click on one of these locations or go to the events section of our website. These events are extremely popular so we urge you to book your seat soon!
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The University of the Sunshine Coast and its sponsors cordially invite you to the 1st Australian Biennial Conference on the Brain and Learning – Building Healthy Minds. Held in the beautiful city of Brisbane, this interdisciplinary conference focuses on improving the lives of young people by making cutting-edge research in neuroscience, psychology, education and health understandable and applicable to those who work with young people in multiple contexts on a daily basis. With international and national speakers presenting insights into their work and research this inaugural conference will provide delegates with an opportunity to expand their own knowledge and understanding relating to Building Healthy Minds within their own professional practice. Check the website to see the list of amazing speakers and full details of the conference at: www.brainandlearning.com.au
Re Traditional Vs Brain based Learning;
Interesting discussion…unfortunately schools have not been resourced to ‘catch’ kids who are risk takers. From Sir David Branson to Tom Cruise people who dont fit the education system are often seen as trouble makers rather than possibly the leaders/ entrepreneurs (ie “risk takers”) that some actually are.
Drugs seem like a short cut to their goals but often derail young peoples dreams and potential.
Geelong Grammar do have a different program (through “Positive Psychlogy”) in their curriculum but at $25000 a year that’s not realistic for the average Aussie.
We need a new structure or learning environment that releases young peoples potential rather than dumbing them down. I think much risk taking is a sign of boredum ie their brains-and souls- are not being challenged!?
Rob